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Cannabis legalization is sweeping the nation. Is it creating a new tobacco industry and addicting youth or is it a force for social justice? What are the right policies to regulate this emerging industry? Help us find the answers. We are recruiting a research scientist to work on our
Under the supervision of the Research Director, the Research Scientist I (RSI) is responsible for applying knowledge, skills, and experience and performing complex data analysis related to cannabis epidemiology and law. The RSI will be responsible for managing a research study, coordinating with external partners and providing epidemiological support for study design and data analysis, creating, managing and analyzing databases, and managing project activities for research purposes. This is interdisciplinary cannabis research looking primarily at determinants of youth use that spans law, epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, substance use, and some marketing research. A strong background in quantitative methods, particularly experience conducting longitudinal analysis is required; experience with nested models and time series-analysis is desirable.
The RSI will participate in drafting scientific publications, summary materials, and presentations as well as grant writing activities, including budget development and management. Based on performance, the RSI will have future opportunities to become credentialed and apply for external funding for independent research projects.
The RSI will work under the supervision of the senior and research directors to a) maintain the California Cannabis Local laws Database, and 2) analyze the California Healthy Kids Survey Data on cannabis use by California teens in relation to variation in local cannabis law over time. They will also have the
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opportunity to work with other research projects of the group which primarily focus on the interface between how cannabis policy is being implemented and what the effects are on a range of health and utilization outcomes, as well as to support the team’s policy advocacy efforts. The RSI will be the lead analyst in the use of longitudinal analysis such as time series and other methods for examining changes in youth use over time in relation to policy changes. The RSI will advise on methods and may help other staff or interns, and as needed, delegate work, and resolve problems to support research activities.
- Lead, coordinate and collaborate with internal and external researchers on an existing project examining youth use of cannabis in relation to local law in the State of California;
- Conduct cross-sectional and longitudinal statistical analyses utilizing the California Healthy Kids Survey, and the California Cannabis Local Laws Database over a 5 year period encompassing legalization;
- Provide statistical and analytic support to other research projects of the group;
- Develop and track project task lists, ensuring deliverables are met, drafting progress reports for funding agencies, and monitoring project budgets;
- Support development of new projects and funding opportunities by developing budgets, scope of work, submitting applications for IRB approval, and providing scientific support;
- Support advocacy and dissemination efforts around cannabis policy and public health, including providing data support;
- Present and summarize data at public forums, in peer-reviewed journals, reports, and at scientific conferences;
- Maintain professional competence by studying scientific and technical literature, by attending approved continuing education classes, and by participating in conferences and symposiums.
- Bachelor’s degree;
- At least 3 years of research